Tutor Salary
Tutors earn a median $43,350 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$43,350
$20.84 per hour
Range
$29,430 – $75,990
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
175,070
across the U.S.
▲8.1%
Pay trend: The median for tutors in the U.S. rose from $40,090 (May 2024) to $43,350 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 5.7%.
What tutors do
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
- Typical education
- Some college, no degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.2% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 34,200
- Self-employed
- 12%
Employment of tutors is projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 34,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Tutor take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$37,012
per year · effective tax rate 14.6%
$3,084Monthly
$1,542Twice a month
$1,424Every 2 weeks
$17.79Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,022
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,688
- Medicare (1.45%)$629
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,012
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,430 | $14.15 | $25,827 |
| 25th percentile | $35,000 | $16.83 | $30,303 |
| Median (50th) | $43,350 | $20.84 | $37,012 |
| 75th percentile | $54,860 | $26.38 | $46,260 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,990 | $36.53 | $62,289 |
Best cities for tutors (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $64,710 | $51,159 | $47,253 | 3,550 |
| 2 | Baltimore, MD | $56,200 | $45,031 | $43,097 | 2,470 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $48,180 | $39,015 | $38,992 | 3,980 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $48,730 | $39,577 | $36,348 | 3,080 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $47,050 | $38,501 | $34,410 | 3,320 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $48,340 | $39,443 | $34,116 | 5,240 |
| 7 | Sacramento, CA | $44,000 | $36,213 | $33,948 | 2,760 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $46,550 | $37,666 | $33,462 | 13,980 |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,400 | $37,263 | $32,812 | 18,180 |
| 10 | Riverside, CA | $42,260 | $34,907 | $32,794 | 4,270 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $38,100 | $31,052 | $29,975 | 4,780 |
| 12 | Houston, TX | $33,990 | $29,491 | $29,901 | 2,720 |
| 13 | Dallas, TX | $34,660 | $30,029 | $29,129 | 2,650 |
| 14 | Miami, FL | $38,500 | $33,115 | $29,009 | 4,940 |
| 15 | Philadelphia, PA | $35,660 | $29,738 | $28,997 | 2,680 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $64,710
- Baltimore, MD — $56,200
- Washington, DC — $48,730
- San Francisco, CA — $48,340
- Atlanta, GA — $48,180
- San Diego, CA — $47,050
- New York, NY — $46,550
- Los Angeles, CA — $45,400
- Sacramento, CA — $44,000
- Riverside, CA — $42,260
- Miami, FL — $38,500
- Chicago, IL — $38,100
- Philadelphia, PA — $35,660
- Dallas, TX — $34,660
- Houston, TX — $33,990
Tutor salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $82,290 | +27.7% | $66,721 | $30,500 – $125,610 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $77,850 | +31.2% | $61,295 | $52,590 – $93,230 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $60,900 | +6.4% | $48,288 | $34,630 – $100,960 | 4,610 |
| Vermont | $53,920 | +12.7% | $44,132 | $37,390 – $81,960 | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $53,790 | +9.3% | $45,400 | $35,670 – $74,160 | 700 |
| Maryland | $52,810 | +12.3% | $42,468 | $32,330 – $105,040 | 4,300 |
| Connecticut | $50,350 | −9.6% | $41,295 | $34,010 – $82,460 | 3,230 |
| Tennessee | $50,280 | +23.6% | $42,580 | $27,980 – $87,880 | 3,310 |
| Maine | $49,880 | +1.6% | $40,073 | $30,580 – $77,960 | 340 |
| Mississippi | $49,610 | −4.7% | $40,789 | $25,810 – $86,060 | 1,220 |
| Oregon | $48,280 | +3.2% | $37,578 | $33,310 – $69,560 | 1,130 |
| Colorado | $47,420 | +11.4% | $38,904 | $36,510 – $80,320 | 2,500 |
| Georgia | $47,380 | +14.1% | $38,414 | $23,580 – $89,440 | 5,690 |
| New York | $47,100 | +8.9% | $38,078 | $33,920 – $103,980 | 12,730 |
| North Dakota | $46,190 | +11.1% | $39,294 | $33,940 – $58,140 | 110 |
| Alaska | $45,990 | +9.3% | $39,133 | $30,100 – $68,470 | 550 |
| Washington | $45,360 | +2.0% | $38,627 | $36,620 – $56,220 | 2,460 |
| California | $45,100 | +5.3% | $37,038 | $35,550 – $63,790 | 45,370 |
| Minnesota | $44,800 | +7.7% | $36,599 | $31,470 – $62,840 | 1,370 |
| West Virginia | $44,070 | +3.9% | $36,333 | $31,200 – $66,720 | 280 |
| Ohio | $43,610 | −2.3% | $36,804 | $23,590 – $76,130 | 5,760 |
| North Carolina | $42,390 | +6.2% | $35,058 | $27,020 – $72,530 | 5,780 |
| New Jersey | $42,270 | +13.6% | $35,356 | $35,170 – $89,330 | 5,270 |
| Montana | $41,380 | +1.8% | $34,241 | $30,580 – $58,380 | 450 |
| Wisconsin | $41,340 | +11.4% | $34,359 | $25,170 – $70,450 | 1,530 |
| Virginia | $40,750 | −17.5% | $33,394 | $28,620 – $96,630 | 4,090 |
| Arizona | $38,940 | −11.9% | $32,704 | $30,580 – $77,220 | 2,730 |
| South Dakota | $38,760 | +3.8% | $33,324 | $27,960 – $62,040 | 250 |
| Nebraska | $38,470 | −3.3% | $32,220 | $29,100 – $69,590 | 950 |
| Indiana | $38,090 | −18.4% | $31,691 | $25,330 – $64,890 | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $37,400 | +5.8% | $30,524 | $31,200 – $63,570 | 5,910 |
| Michigan | $37,380 | +4.2% | $30,877 | $28,820 – $61,850 | 6,010 |
| Florida | $37,310 | −2.1% | $32,159 | $28,210 – $83,140 | 12,220 |
| Iowa | $36,790 | +5.3% | $30,995 | $22,760 – $57,390 | 610 |
| New Mexico | $36,660 | +4.2% | $31,027 | $31,110 – $67,570 | 460 |
| Hawaii | $36,590 | +1.7% | $30,242 | $30,000 – $54,690 | 1,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,270 | −12.7% | $30,209 | $23,670 – $75,870 | 4,540 |
| Alabama | $35,500 | +13.9% | $29,194 | $19,630 – $45,230 | 890 |
| Utah | $35,190 | −0.8% | $29,838 | $29,550 – $60,930 | 3,150 |
| Idaho | $34,990 | +2.6% | $29,548 | $28,870 – $59,000 | 760 |
| Oklahoma | $34,510 | +13.0% | $28,901 | $21,280 – $62,360 | 1,220 |
| Kentucky | $34,240 | −4.7% | $28,611 | $27,030 – $47,120 | 780 |
| Kansas | $34,170 | +2.2% | $28,523 | $22,200 – $54,490 | 1,290 |
| Louisiana | $33,780 | +12.2% | $28,695 | $23,080 – $47,790 | 540 |
| Texas | $33,620 | +15.1% | $29,194 | $24,450 – $48,140 | 10,690 |
| Delaware | $33,240 | +6.5% | $27,720 | $31,200 – $41,920 | 590 |
| South Carolina | $33,220 | −9.9% | $28,036 | $22,710 – $71,060 | 1,510 |
| Missouri | $32,270 | −3.1% | $27,530 | $28,600 – $59,960 | 1,670 |
| Arkansas | $30,830 | +0.5% | $25,962 | $27,080 – $57,980 | 720 |
| Nevada | $30,420 | +2.8% | $26,622 | $28,020 – $44,520 | 1,070 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $41,670 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $46,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $61,540 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $66,140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $42,910 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Library Technician | $44,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $38,140 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $36,780 | Some college, no degree | -0.3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $50,890 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Museum Technician and Conservator | $51,440 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make?
The national median salary for tutors is $43,350 a year ($20.84 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,430 and the top 10% earn over $75,990. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays tutors the most?
Wyoming has the highest median pay at $82,290. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many tutors are there in the U.S.?
About 175,070 people work as tutors nationwide.